Monday, January 27, 2014

We fire our gas grills with it. Soon we might also use propane to power up
small engines for mowing and other lawn maintenance work.
New rules from the Environmental Protection Agency call for a shift to
cleaner-running machines starting this year. Gas-powered landscaping equipment is one of the targets.

“That’s one of the bigger polluters,” said John Jessup, executive director of
the North Carolina Propane Gas Association.
Five years ago one or two companies offered propane-powered mowers, such as the commercial model shown here. Now 14
do, and still others plan to, Jessup said. It’s not just mowers that are getting
a makeover. Tankless water heaters, heating and cooling systems and appliances
are also buzzing on propane, which can be more efficient and cheaper than
electric power, Jessup said.
Natural gas is the top alternative to electricity for heating, water-heating
and appliances in Charlotte, and propane doesn’t really offer advantages in cost
or performance, Jessup said. So that left little room for propane – until the
EPA demanded better pollution control.
“Compared to the emissions on gasoline engines, propane is about 60 percent
cleaner,” Jessup said. “It makes a huge difference.”Sullivan: http://homelifeclt.blogspot.com; Twitter: @sullivan_obs

It's great that the EPA is making strides towards supporting cleaner engines. I'm not sure how efficient these propane engines are, but it seems like a great thing to develop. Thanks for the informative post! http://www.lpserviceinc.com/aboutus.html

thanks for your post! Tankless Water Heater Reviews may cost more upfront, but will surely enjoy greater savings in the long term. This is because they are intended to be used only for on-demand basis.

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Karen Sullivan is a writer and editor for The Charlotte Observer's SmarterLiving section. In print and online, SmarterLiving looks at new products, the latest technology and "green" trends for your home. Join us here on Homelife to learn more about people (and places) who inspire us to make life at home better.